August | Crypto

Core readings from the PCE measure have been 2.9% YoY; August headline PCE has risen 2.7% YoY and 0.3% MoM. Bitcoin has pulled back as traders watch $107K support and increased odds of additional rate cuts into October. The post U.S. Core PCE Hits 2.9% in August, Matches Expectations – Does This Clear the Path for Bitcoin? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is hovering above $109,000 following $970 million in liquidations, as core inflation hits 2.9% in August and Trump announces new tariffs.

Crypto protocols raised $1.9 billion in August, down 30% from July’s $2.67 billion, according to DefiLlama data. Despite the monthly drop, August numbers for raises from venture capital funds align with the numbers recorded in July, with $600 million captured from PUMP’s public sale last month. DeFi protocols dominated August funding with multiple major raises, […] The post Crypto funding falls 30% in August despite strong quarterly performance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum revenue and network fees continue to dwindle, prompting debate about the layer-1 blockchain network’s financial fundamentals. Ethereum revenue, the share of network fees that accrue to Ether (ETH) holders as a result of token burns, dropped by about 44% in August, even amid all-time high ETH prices. Revenue for August totaled over $14.1 million, down from July’s $25.6 million, according to Token Terminal. The drop occurred amid ETH rallying by 240% since April and ETH hitting an all-time high of $4,957 on August 24. Network fees also dropped by about 20% month-over-month, falling from about $49.6 million in July to about $39.7 million in August. Read more

Phishing scams continue to impact crypto and Web3 users, prompting the need for vigilance and personal online safety countermeasures. Phishing scams, attacks disguised as legitimate communication or websites designed to steal funds and sensitive information, cost crypto users over $12 million in August, up 72% from July, Web3 anti-scam service Scam Sniffer reported on Saturday. Crypto phishing scams impacted 15,230 victims in August, a 67% increase from July, with the single largest loss costing one user over $3 million, according to Scam Sniffer. The Scam Sniffer team also noted a “sharp escalation” in EIP-7702 signature scams. EIP-7702 is an Ethereum improvement proposal that allows Externally Owned Accounts to act as smart contract wallets that can execute transactions and shift funds. Read more

The Bitcoin miners grew BTC output in August while expanding their operational hash rates more than 100% year-over-year. Bitcoin miners Riot Platforms and CleanSpark boosted their crypto production in August, according to operational updates on Wednesday. Riot Platforms mined 477 BTC in August, up from 322 BTC year-over-year. The output represents a 48% increase compared to August 2024. According to the company, it sold 450 BTC for net proceeds of $51.8 billion during the month, and now holds 19,309 BTC, a 92.7% increase in 12 months.  Meanwhile, CleanSpark mined 657 BTC in August, up from 478 BTC during the same month in 2024. The jump amounts to a year-over-year increase of 37.5%. The company sold 533.5 BTC for $60.7 million last month. Read more

Ethereum posted its strongest August performance in four years, with data showing large holders played a decisive role in the rally. According to CoinGlass data, ETH gained 18% last month, climbing to a new all-time high of $4,953. It marked the token’s first positive August since 2021, when it advanced more than 35%. Since then, […] The post Ethereum registers strongest August in four years as mega whales drive surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced a $449 million Bitcoin purchase made last week, bringing total BTC buys in August to just 7,714 BTC. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public company holding Bitcoin, purchased more BTC as the price slipped below $108,000 last week. Strategy acquired 4,048 Bitcoin (BTC) for $449.3 million between Aug. 25 and Monday, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Tuesday. Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase was made at an average price of $110,981 per BTC, as the crypto asset briefly surged above $113,000 and subsequently dropped below $108,000 on Friday, according to CoinGecko. Read more

Global crypto investment products swung back into positive territory last week, recording $2.48 billion in net inflows after a period of withdrawals, according to CoinShares‘ weekly report. The renewed momentum lifted August’s total net inflows to $4.37 billion, pushing year-to-date commitments to $35.5 billion. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, noted that inflows remained strong […] The post US leads $2.48 billion crypto inflow as Ethereum outshines Bitcoin in August appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin is sluggish at the end of the month, but that didn’t stop Strategy and Metaplanet from buying over 5,000 BTC in August. The Ethereum network is seeing bullish signals, with the network recording a year high of 1.8 million transactions this month. More Ether is being locked into the network as American regulators issue guidance and definitions for staking.  Bitcoin (BTC) is in a slump, meanwhile, with the currency trading down over 5% over the last 30 days. A $2.7-billion whale trade sparked a flash crash on Aug. 24. Bitcoin treasury countries continue to issue debt to fund their major Bitcoin purchases. In August, Strategy and Metaplanet picked up 5,370 BTC between the two of them. Read more

The crypto market has dropped after U.S. inflation data, but three emerging tokens—Bitcoin Hyper, Maxi Doge and Snorter Token—have been described as the next 100x Crypto, combining strong presales, active communities and unique use cases that could support future growth once they list. The post Next 100x Crypto to Buy Now – 29 August appeared first on Cryptonews.

Best crypto assets have been examined as XRP signals a breakout, Dogecoin consolidates, and Pi Network begins recovery with upgrades. Bitcoin Hyper has raised $12.5M in its presale, adding to investor focus on emerging layer-two networks while the wider market steadies at $3.99T. The post Best Crypto to Explore Today 28 August – XRP, Pi Network, Dogecoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

The market may have dipped, but the best crypto to buy today - including XRP, Dogecoin and Pepe – look like they could break out very soon. The post Best Crypto to Buy Now 26 August – XRP, Dogecoin, Pepe appeared first on Cryptonews.

Strategy continues accumulating Bitcoin for its corporate treasury despite a fall in share prices from the peak reached in November 2024. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, and, if completed, the transaction will mark the company’s third BTC acquisition in August. The company’s most recent Bitcoin buy occurred on August 18, when Strategy purchased 430 BTC for $51.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 629,376 BTC, valued at over $72 billion at the time of this writing. Data from SaylorTracker shows Strategy is up over 56% on its BTC investment, representing over $25.8 billion in unrealized gains at current prices. Read more

Since 2016, whenever Ether’s price has gone up in August, it has historically fallen in September, data shows. Ether’s price has climbed 25% since the beginning of August, but historical data suggests the cryptocurrency could lose steam in September. Only time will tell if Ether (ETH) plays out differently this year, with billions flowing into spot Ether ETFs and treasury companies. Crypto trader CryptoGoos said in an X post on Friday, “ETH seasonality in September during post-halving years is typically negative. Will this time be different?” Read more

Solana’s native token SOL continues to draw attention from traders and investors as the crypto market navigates a mix of bullish signals and regulatory uncertainties. On August 22, 2025, SOL remains one of the top-performing altcoins by market capitalization, with its price movements closely watched for hints of broader market sentiment. Known for its high-speed […] The post [LIVE] SOL Price Tracker: Latest Solana News and Price Updates for August 22, 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pump.fun regained its market dominance in the Solana memecoin launchpad space, gaining over 73% in market share in the last seven days. Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun recorded one of its strongest revenue weeks of 2025 in mid-August as the sector recovered from a dip earlier this month.  Decentralized finance (DeFi) data tracker DefiLlama showed that Pump.fun generated $13.48 million between Aug. 11 and Sunday, the platform’s strongest weekly revenue performance since February.  The increase came after a sharp revenue drop from July 28 to Aug. 3. During that time, Pump.fun brought in only $1.72 million in weekly revenue, its lowest since March 2024. This contributed to the platform’s revenue drop in July, its lowest monthly revenue this year.  Read more

Crypto Price Prediction Today has explored Bitcoin’s brief climb to a new all-time high before retreating, the impact of rising inflation data on market sentiment, and the bullish or corrective paths ahead for XRP, Litecoin, and Cardano, as signals from Washington influence investor expectations. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 15 August – XRP, Litecoin, Cardano appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto price prediction today reports on Bitcoin’s new ATH, surging altcoins, and recent U.S. policy moves shaping the $2.3T crypto market. Analysis covers XRP, Sei, OKB, and presale project Bitcoin Hyper amid speculation of an ongoing post-halving bull run. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 14 August – XRP, Sei, OKB appeared first on Cryptonews.

Fundamentals and technical indicators are aligning for another bull run – XRP price prediction now eyes 100% August rally despite macro concern. The post XRP Price Prediction: All Indicators Flash Bullish – 130% Rally in August is About to Start appeared first on Cryptonews.